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Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3) ......... 11 1.4 I/O Panel (G41M-VGS3 12 1.5 I/O Panel (G41M-VS3 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 ... / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 25 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 25 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 25 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 26 3.1 Introduction 26 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 26 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 27 3.2 Main Screen 27 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 29 3.4 Advanced Screen 32 3.4.1 CPU...
Contents 1 Introduction 5 1.1 Package Contents 5 1.2 Specifications 6 1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3) ......... 11 1.4 I/O Panel (G41M-VGS3 12 1.5 I/O Panel (G41M-VS3 13 2 Installation 14 2.1 Screw Holes 14 2.2 Pre-installation Precautions 14 2.3 CPU Installation 15 2.4 ... / Serial ATAII (SATAII) Hard Disks Installation 25 2.11 Driver Installation Guide 25 2.12 Untied Overclocking Technology 25 3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY 26 3.1 Introduction 26 3.1.1 BIOS Menu Bar 26 3.1.2 Navigation Keys 27 3.2 Main Screen 27 3.3 OC Tweaker Screen 29 3.4 Advanced Screen 32 3.4.1 CPU...
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... produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in, 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
... produced under ASRock's consistently stringent quality control. www.asrock.com/support/index.asp 1.1 Package Contents ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Motherboard (Micro ATX Form Factor: 8.9-in x 6.7-in, 22.6 cm x 17.0 cm) ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Quick Installation Guide ASRock G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3 Support CD Two Serial ATA (SATA) Data Cables (Optional) One I/O Panel Shield 5 Because the motherboard specifications and the BIOS software might...
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..., Vcore - VCCM, NB, VTT, GTLRef Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 17) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support...
..., Vcore - VCCM, NB, VTT, GTLRef Voltage Multi-adjustment - Drivers, Utilities, AntiVirus Software (Trial Version), ASRock Software Suite (CyberLink DVD Suite - ASRock AIWI (see CAUTION 17) - Hybrid Booster: - CPU Frequency Stepless Control (see CAUTION 13) - ASRock U-COP (see CAUTION 8) - 8Mb AMI BIOS - CPU Temperature Sensing - Chassis Temperature Sensing - Front panel audio connector - 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support...
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...EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 19) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to adjust your system. CAUTION! 1....read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on this motherboard, you use a FSB533-CPU on this motherboard, it will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Before installing SATAII hard disk to adjust the jumper. Certifications - FCC, ...
...EuP Ready (ErP/EuP ready power supply is required) (see CAUTION 19) * For detailed product information, please visit our website: http://www.asrock.com WARNING Please realize that there is a certain risk involved with 64-bit CPU, there is subject to adjust your system. CAUTION! 1....read the "SATAII Hard Disk Setup Guide" on this motherboard, you use a FSB533-CPU on this motherboard, it will operate in the BIOS, applying Untied Overclocking Technology, or using the thirdparty overclocking tools. Before installing SATAII hard disk to adjust the jumper. Certifications - FCC, ...
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... can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to do -date supported games! With OC DNA, you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows...174;. Also, please do not forget to pay attention to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without sacrificing computing performance. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock...
... can press key during the POST or press key to BIOS setup menu to surveil your system by ASRock, provides a convenient way for the user to do -date supported games! With OC DNA, you to update system BIOS without entering operating systems first like MS-DOS or Windows...174;. Also, please do not forget to pay attention to get the same OC settings as a profile and share with others. ASRock Instant Flash is a BIOS flash utility embedded in a few clicks without sacrificing computing performance. OC DNA, an exclusive utility developed by hardware monitor function and overclock...
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1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3) 1 23 4 5 17.0cm (6.7 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 1 COM1 FSB1333 ErP/EuP Ready Designed in Taipei DDR3 1333 Dual Channel DDR3_A1... 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 Super IO Intel G41 Chipset FSB1 24 HD_AUDIO1 EUP_LAN 1 LPT1 23 1 1 6 22 1 EUP_AUDIO1 PCIE1 21 20 AUDIO 19 CODEC 8Mb BIOS CMOS Battery RoHS DX10 Intel ICH7 7 18 PCI1 USB6_7 17 CHA_FAN1 1 SPEAKER1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 PANEL 1 IDE1 8 HDLED RESET 1 USB4_5 S ATA I I _ 4 S ATA I I _ 3 S ATA I I _ 2 S ATA I I ...
1.3 Motherboard Layout (G41M-VGS3 / G41M-VS3) 1 23 4 5 17.0cm (6.7 in) PS2 Mouse PS2 Keyboard 1 PS2_USB_PWR1 ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 1 COM1 FSB1333 ErP/EuP Ready Designed in Taipei DDR3 1333 Dual Channel DDR3_A1... 2.0 T: USB0 B: USB1 Top: RJ-45 Super IO Intel G41 Chipset FSB1 24 HD_AUDIO1 EUP_LAN 1 LPT1 23 1 1 6 22 1 EUP_AUDIO1 PCIE1 21 20 AUDIO 19 CODEC 8Mb BIOS CMOS Battery RoHS DX10 Intel ICH7 7 18 PCI1 USB6_7 17 CHA_FAN1 1 SPEAKER1 CLRCMOS1 1 PLED PWRBTN 1 PANEL 1 IDE1 8 HDLED RESET 1 USB4_5 S ATA I I _ 4 S ATA I I _ 3 S ATA I I _ 2 S ATA I I ...
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... power cord is used for the card before you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options "Primary Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to use . Step 3. If you intend to [Auto], then the onboard VGA will be enabled, and...
... power cord is used for the card before you install the add-on PCI Express VGA card to PCIE1 (PCIE x16 slot) and adjust the BIOS options "Primary Graphics Adapter" to [Onboard] and "Share Memory" to use . Step 3. If you intend to [Auto], then the onboard VGA will be enabled, and...
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..., but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, the drivers you to the motherboard's SATAII connector...
..., but PCI / PCIE buses are in the fixed mode so that supports Serial ATA (SATA) / Serial ATAII (SATAII) hard disks. STEP 3: Connect one end of BIOS setup to set the selection from up to bottom side to the SATA / SATAII hard disk. Therefore, the drivers you to the motherboard's SATAII connector...
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...POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up... overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security...
...POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the BIOS SETUP UTILITY. Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following selections: Main To set up the system time/date information OC Tweaker To set up... overclocking features Advanced To set up the advanced BIOS features H/W Monitor To display current hardware status Boot To set up the default system device to locate and load the Operating System Security...
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...jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview G41M-VGS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date ...[14:00:09] [Fri 12/18/2009] BIOS Version : G41M-VGS3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache ...
...jump to the Exit Screen or exit the current screen 3.2 Main Screen When you enter the BIOS SETUP UTILITY, the Main screen will appear and display the system overview G41M-VGS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date ...[14:00:09] [Fri 12/18/2009] BIOS Version : G41M-VGS3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache ...
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...system time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date. 28 G41M-VS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 12/18/2009...] BIOS Version : G41M-VS3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : ...
...system time. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. System Date [Day Month/Date/Year] Use this item to specify the system date. 28 G41M-VS3 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit System Overview System Time System Date [14:00:09] [Fri 12/18/2009...] BIOS Version : G41M-VS3 P1.00 Processor Type : Intel (R) Core (TM) 2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3.00GHz (64bit) Processor Speed : 3148MHz Microcode Update : 6FB/B6 Cache Size : ...
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.... You may select [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333]. Please refer to page 8 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate DRAM Timing Configuration Ratio CMOS Setting 9 Intel...
.... You may select [400MHz DDR3_800], [533MHz DDR3_1066] or [667MHz DDR3_1333]. Please refer to page 8 for the CPU FSB frequency and its corresponding memory support frequency. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit OC Tweaker Settings DRAM Frequency DRAM Command Rate DRAM Timing Configuration Ratio CMOS Setting 9 Intel...
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... of DRAM clocks for TWTR. Max: 10. Max: 15. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 30 DRAM Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker DRAM Timing Control DRAM tCL 6 DRAM tRCD 6 DRAM tRP 6 DRAM tRAS 15 DRAM tRFC 44 DRAM tWR 6 DRAM tWTR 4 DRAM tRRD...
... of DRAM clocks for TWTR. Max: 10. Max: 15. Max: 15. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. 30 DRAM Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY OC Tweaker DRAM Timing Control DRAM tCL 6 DRAM tRCD 6 DRAM tRP 6 DRAM tRAS 15 DRAM tRFC 44 DRAM tWR 6 DRAM tWTR 4 DRAM tRRD...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, ... Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main OC Tweaker Advanced H/W Monitor Boot Security Exit Advanced Settings Options for the following items: CPU Configuration, Chipset Configuration, ACPI Configuration, Storage Configuration, ... Exit ESC Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration ACPI Configuration Storage Configuration PCIPnP Configuration SuperIO Configuration USB Configuration BIOS Update Utility ASRock Instant Flash Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to malfunction.
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... Guard. This option will find this item appear to adjust CPU frequency. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio CMOS Setting 9 Enhanced Halt State Intel...
... Guard. This option will find this item appear to adjust CPU frequency. CPU Thermal Throttling No-Execute Memory Protection Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech. 3.4.1 CPU Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Configuration Overclock Mode CPU Frequency (MHz) PCIE Frequency (MHz) Boot Failure Guard Spread Spectrum Ratio CMOS Setting 9 Enhanced Halt State Intel...
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... default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Min: 1. The default value is [Auto]. 35 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration Fixed Mode Operation [Enabled] Intelligent Energy Saver Primary Graphics... Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM RCOMP STRENGTH Settings DRAM CH0 RCOMP STRENGTH Info : 54-0-11-6-6-6-6 DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT DRAM CH0 G0 ...
... default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. Min: 1. The default value is [Auto]. 35 3.4.2 Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration Fixed Mode Operation [Enabled] Intelligent Energy Saver Primary Graphics... Help Load Defaults Save and Exit Exit v02.54 (C) Copyright 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. DRAM RCOMP and tRD Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM RCOMP STRENGTH Settings DRAM CH0 RCOMP STRENGTH Info : 54-0-11-6-6-6-6 DRAM CH0 RCOMP ODT DRAM CH0 G0 ...
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... CTRL3 SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CLKSET1 SKEW. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM DLL SKEW Settings DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW [Auto] DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET1...
... CTRL3 SKEW This controls the number of DRAM CH1 CLKSET1 SKEW. The default value is [Auto]. The default value is [Auto]. DRAM DLL SKEW Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced DRAM DLL SKEW Settings DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET0 SKEW [Auto] DRAM CH0 CLKSET1 SKEW Info:0-0-0-0-0-0 DRAM CH0 CLKSET1...
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Besides the BIOS option, you want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. The default value is [DVMT Mode]. PAVP Mode Use this option to ...
Besides the BIOS option, you want to enable this function, please set this item to [Enabled]. The default value is [DVMT Mode]. PAVP Mode Use this option to ...
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... Windows® VistaTM certification. 41 PCI Devices Power On Use this item to power on the system from the power-soft-off mode. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system from the power-soft-off when the power recovers. Ring-In Power On...
... Windows® VistaTM certification. 41 PCI Devices Power On Use this item to power on the system from the power-soft-off mode. 3.4.3 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Suspend To RAM Restore on the system from the power-soft-off when the power recovers. Ring-In Power On...
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... legacy OS. [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4] [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1] [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4] Master SATAII 1, SATAII 2 SATAII 1 SATAII 2 Slave SATAII 3, SATAII 4 SATAII 3 SATAII 4 42 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave [Enhanced] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...
... legacy OS. [SATA 1, SATA 2, SATA 3, SATA 4] [SATA 1, SATA 3, IDE 1] [IDE 1, SATA 2, SATA 4] Master SATAII 1, SATAII 2 SATAII 1 SATAII 2 Slave SATAII 3, SATAII 4 SATAII 3 SATAII 4 42 3.4.4 Storage Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Storage Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration SATAII_1 SATAII_2 SATAII_3 SATAII_4 IDE1 Master IDE1 Slave [Enhanced] [Hard Disk] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected...